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Talking to alumni in communications, alumni in media/entertainment can help you make informed choices and potentially open doors. Join Swatties Helping Swatties and conduct informational interviews to enhance your career journey. Make an appointment to chat with an advisor about this field.

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Learn & Apply

Browse the industry guides to learn more about types of roles, organizations and skills valued by employers. Look for internships and jobs on Handshake, where you can also browse employers and industry-specific events.

What Creative Career Is Right for Me? Quiz

Maybe you love to paint or draw; maybe your friends always come to you to come up with the most exciting party ideas; maybe you’re the one who always suggests karaoke or craft nights. You’re creative — that’s incredible! If …

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Beardsley Hall: Swarthmore’s One-Stop-Tech-Spot!

Beardsley Hall is one of Swarthmore’s many academic buildings, housing the Art and Art History Departments and lots of our IT-related offices! The bottom floor of this building has some of the coolest rooms on all of our campus, at …

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From Sketches to Screenwriting: A Q&A with Feature Film Makers (and Swarthmore alums!) Marina & Nicco

Marina Tempelsman and Niccolo Aeed met in Elizabeth Stevens’s Intro to Acting class at Swarthmore in 2006. A few weeks later they joined the sketch comedy group Boy Meets Tractor, and they’ve been writing together ever since.

Starting with sketch …

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Claire Klieger Assistant Vice President & Executive Director
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The Everything Guide to a Career in Editing

I grew up near a small bookstore that always stocks at least two or three times as many books as what reasonably fits in the space. So they stack all the overflow in front of the shelves, two or three …

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What Can You Do With a Communications Major? 10 Jobs to Consider

Being able to communicate well is one of the most important skills that humans need—both at work and outside of it. Good communication skills allow us to share information with others, form lasting and meaningful relationships, and be active and …

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Employer & Interview Insights

Vault Guide to Public Relations Jobs, Third Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

Vault Guide to Advertising Jobs, Third Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

Vault Guide to Media and Entertainment Jobs, Third Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

Vault Guide to Journalism Jobs, Third Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

Vault Guide to Market Research Jobs, Second Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

Vault Guide to Marketing Jobs, Second Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

Build Skills

Troika’s ABC Brand Campaign: Start to Finish

Taught by Troika Design Group
Get an inside view behind the making of ABC TV’s fall promotional and brand image campaign, and watch a 60-second…

Creative Inspirations: Richard Koci Hernandez, Multimedia Journalist

Taught by Richard Koci Hernandez
This installment in the lynda.com Creative Inspirations documentary series features Richard “Koci” Hernandez, a national Emmy® award-winning video and multimedia…

An Insider’s Guide to Today’s Music Biz: 3 Treating Your Career as a Business

Taught by Steve Rennie
Doing something you’re passionate about and making a living out of it is a difficult thing to do. Especially considering…

Contracting for Creatives

Taught by Seth C. Polansky
Media and entertainment companies spend billions of dollars every year on creative talent. In this course—specifically designed for creatives—professor, contract…

The Data Science of Media and Entertainment with Barton Poulson

Taught by Barton Poulson
Music, theater, dance, and film may not seem like data-driven businesses, but they can benefit from data science just as…

Photoshop for Fashion Design: 2 Rendering Techniques

Taught by Robin Schneider
Harness the power of Adobe Photoshop to render professional-looking fashion and costume illustrations. In this course, the second installment in…

DIY Filmmaking Tips Weekly

Taught by Ash Blodgett
Do you have big filmmaking dreams but lack the Hollywood budget? By diving into the world of DIY filmmaking, you…

Remote Interviewing Techniques for Creative Jobs

Taught by Chris Nodder
You’ve lined up a remote interview for an exciting creative role. Now what? In this course, Chris Nodder helps you…

Developing Your Authentic Self to Ignite Change

Taught by genConnectU
Did you know you have a superpower? People have the power and ability to change the world. In this course,…

Creating a Video Resume

Taught by Madeline Mann
Next time you’re looking to capture the attention of a company you want to work for, consider creating a video…

Ace Your Web Developer Interview

Taught by Emma Bostian
You know you’re a great developer for the job, but how do you prove it to your interviewers? It can…

Content Marketing: Distribution Strategy

Taught by Ross Simmonds
Creating and executing on a strong content marketing strategy is critical in today’s multichannel landscape. In this course, instructor Ross…

Digital Marketing Foundations

Taught by Brad Batesole
Learn how to promote your brand or business effectively online and develop a targeted marketing strategy that engages potential customers…

Cross-Cultural Communication Nano Tips with Jessica Chen

Taught by Jessica Chen
Welcome to our Nano Tips series, where a new generation of LinkedIn Learning instructors deliver impactful lessons in literally seconds.…

LinkedIn for Veterans and the Military Community

Taught by Cory Boatwright
LinkedIn supports you and military community professionals in their post-service careers by connecting you to opportunities, enhancing your skill set,…

Swarthmore & External Resources

Alumni Connections

  • Mayor City of Boulder
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  • Rochester, NY
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  • Pittsburgh, PA
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  • New York, NY
  • Associate Professor Fordham University
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  • Research Specialist University of Pennsylvania
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Contact & Location

Phone
(610) 328–8352
Address

500 College Ave.
Parrish Hall 135
Swarthmore, PA 19081

Career Service Hours

Monday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Thursday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Office closed daily from 12–1pm for lunch.